Brian Lewis

About Brian Lewis

As the Strategy and Planning Manager at Cisco Transformation Office, as part of a team of data scientists, data analysts, and program managers who support Cisco. We deliver business intelligence, data science, modeling, and program management services across various functions and regions, enabling transformational data-driven decision making and operational excellence for our customers and partners.I have over 15 years of experience in business leadership, process improvement, and people management, with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. I hold a Master of Business Administration degree, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and a Leader of Data Science credential. I also have a background in military science and operational studies, and have published a master\'s thesis on the impacts of 3D printing on material logistics in future wars. I am passionate about leveraging my skills and expertise to drive transformation and value creation at Cisco.

Experience

1. Director, Chief Security & Trust Office

   Cisco

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Director, Strategy & Planning for Cisco’s Chief Security & Trust Office.Leading end-to-end budget ownership and planning for Cisco’s Chief Security & Trust Office, with direct oversight of finance teams embedded across the organization. Enforces financial discipline, ensures accountability, and drives strategic investment decisions that enable efficient, scalable, and high-impact security operations. Driving financial innovation and AI implementation across S & TO financial operations.

Education

• School of Advanced Warfighting

  Master's Degree, Military Science and Operational Studies

  2010 — 2011

• Washington State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2013 — 2015

• Marine Corps University

  Master's Degree, Operational Studies

  2007 — 2008

• Central Washington University

  Independent Studies, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Operating Budgets
• Flight Safety
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Operational Risk Management
• Military
• Problem Analysis
• Intelligence
• Army
• Logistics Management
• Training
• Logistics
• Security Clearance
• Critical Thinking
• Military Liaison
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Defence
• Counterinsurgency
• Marine Corps
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Interagency Coordination
• Military Operations
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Management
• Problem Management
• Strategic Planning
• Maintenance Management
• Intelligence Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Data Science
• Afghanistan
• Navy
• Special Operations
• Creative Problem Solving
• Predictive Maintenance
• Military Aviation